Nabbi N01 Black
On screen, Nabbi N01 Black is #3a3d41: a dark gray. Nearest beads: Artkal S158 Pepper (ΔE 0.6), Perler Black (ΔE 3.9), Hama 62 Silver (ΔE 4.3). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark (ΔE 3.3).
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Nabbi fuse bead
Nabbi N01 Black
#3a3d41 · RGB 58, 61, 65
Closest to Nabbi N01 in other brands
- DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark ΔE 3.3 close
- Anchor 401 Gray Dark ΔE 5.1 close
- Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark ΔE 8.4 similar
- Perler Black ΔE 3.9 close
- Hama 62 Silver ΔE 4.3 close
- Artkal S S158 Pepper ΔE 0.6 identical
Nabbi N01 Black at a glance
| Nabbi code | N01 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Black |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #3a3d41 |
| RGB | 58, 61, 65 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 25.6, a* -0.3, b* -2.9 |
| HSL | 214°, 6 %, 24 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 25.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Nabbi N15 White (lightest) | 9.9:1 |
| Product line | Nabbi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Nabbi N01 Black in other bead brands
Artkal has a bead within ΔE 3 of Nabbi N01 Black, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Artkal S158 Pepper (ΔE 0.6). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 62 Silver | 4.3 | close | #48474a |
| Hama 71 Dark Grey | 7.2 | similar | #445059 |
| Hama 116 Midnight Blue | 9.5 | similar | #222838 |
| Perler Black | 3.9 | close | #323234 |
| Perler Midnight | 9.9 | similar | #2f3c55 |
| Perler Charcoal | 10.0 | loose | #4f595a |
| Artkal S158 Pepper | 0.6 | identical | #3a3e42 |
| Artkal S69 Mine Shaft | 1.7 | very close | #383e44 |
| Artkal S13 Black | 6.3 | similar | #292a2b |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Nabbi N01 Black
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3799, Nabbi N01 Black is a close match (ΔE 3.3).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark | 3.3 | close | #424242 |
| DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | 4.7 | close | #484848 |
| Anchor 401 Gray Dark | 5.1 | close | #3e3a41 |
| Anchor 236 Charcoal Gray Dark | 5.1 | close | #353237 |
| Madeira 1809 Shell Gray Very Dark | 8.4 | similar | #4f4543 |
Nabbi shades near Nabbi N01 Black
The 6 nearest Nabbi beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Nabbi N01 Black
No Nabbi gray is clearly darker than Nabbi N01 Black (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Nabbi N08 Ash (#8d8b7f), L* 58 against 26.
- Lighter: Nabbi N10 Light Grey (#d3cbcb), L* 82 against 26.
Using Nabbi N01 Black in a design
As the darkest plain Nabbi bead, Nabbi N01 Black draws the strongest outline the range allows: 9.9:1 against Nabbi N15 White. Use it for outlines, eyes and deep shadows; on a dark background, outline with a lighter shade instead.
No other Nabbi color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Nabbi N02 Dark Brown, is ΔE 10.6 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Black for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S158, ΔE 0.6) and Hama the furthest (Hama 62, ΔE 4.3). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Nabbi N01 Black
Nabbi N01 Black belongs to Nabbi fuse beads (5 mm). It fits a 5 mm pegboard, and because Perler, Hama Midi or Artkal S beads are 5 mm too, it can share a board with them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Nabbi N01 Black?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 62 Silver (#48474a), ΔE 4.3: a close match. Next are Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 7.2) and Hama 116 Midnight Blue (ΔE 9.5).
What hex code is Nabbi N01 Black?
Nabbi N01 Black is #3a3d41 on screen: RGB 58, 61, 65, CIELAB L* 25.6, a* -0.3, b* -2.9, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Nabbi N01 Black?
DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.3, close), followed by DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark (ΔE 4.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 401 Gray Dark (ΔE 5.1).
Is there a Perler or Artkal version of Nabbi N01 Black?
Perler: Perler Black (ΔE 3.9, close). Artkal: Artkal S158 Pepper (ΔE 0.6, identical).
Related
Nearby Nabbi colors
- Nabbi N08 Ash #8d8b7f
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey #d3cbcb
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown #50443b
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium #5a3e36
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green #2f4a39
- Nabbi N11 Purple #644591
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 62 Silver Hama, ΔE 4.3
- Perler Black Perler, ΔE 3.9
- Artkal S158 Pepper Artkal, ΔE 0.6
- Anchor 401 Gray Dark Anchor thread, ΔE 5.1